Tricks and Hacks for Painting the Great Outdoors

Explore plein air painting with David Antscherl!

Type:Plein Air
Level:Intermediate
Medium:Painting

Class Dates

Saturday Jun 7, 2025 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Overview

Join instructor David Antscherl for this three hour workshop perfect for anyone who would like to paint outdoors or has trouble deciding what to paint when out there. After some introductory ideas inside, you will go out and paint!
By the end of this course, you will have learned how to manage changing light conditions, how to get a painting finished in reasonable time, and will have made painting the Great Outdoors less intimidating.

In the event of inclement weather, this program will be rescheduled to Saturday, June 21st from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
Pre-requisites: Some prior painting experience required.
Materials List - See Below
Please note, this is a plein air program.
Please contact programs@niagarapumphouse.ca for any questions.

Materials List

Materials List:
-paints of your choice: oil, acrylic, watercolour
-brushes - not too small!
-water or appropriate solvent
-palette
-paper towel/rags
-small surfaces to paint on (no larger than 10" x 12")
-portable stool or easel
-suitable clothing and headgear
-water bottle
-insect repellent
-sunscreen

Instructor - David Antscherl

Instructor - David Antscherl

David Antscherl is a multi-disciplinary artist and craftsman living in Niagara on the Lake. David has worked professionally in the Arts for nearly 50 years.